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Local government shake-up in South and West Dorset
COUNCILLORS have backed plans that will see a major shake-up of local government across South and West Dorset. Staff from West Dorset District Council and Weymouth and Portland Borough Council will soon find themselves working together as the services
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Verne Prison stages its own World Cup
THE World Cup may have come to an end but the spirit of the competition is continuing inside the walls of Portland’s Verne Prison where inmates are battling it out in a charity football tournament. To coincide with this summer’s competition in South
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Reunion for Broadwey County Secondary School
A 25-YEAR reunion has been planned for the former students of a Weymouth school. Those who attended Broadwey County Secondary School – which later became the Wey Valley School – between 1980 and 1985, are invited. The reunion has been organised by former
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Helen Bonney meets Maureen O'Hara
AUTHOR and songwriter Helen Bonney met actress Maureen O’Hara at a peace festival in Ireland. She shook hands with the star during the International Peace Award ceremony in Tipperary. Helen, who lives near Dorchester, was invited to attend the event
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Bere Regis attack: Police vigil in village
JUDGE Christopher Harvey Clark has warned against violent repercussions in Bere Regis after he sentenced Fearnley to five years in prison for his attack on Mr Huntley. After the verdict Judge Harvey Clark called the officer in the case, acting Detective
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Bere Regis attack: Five year jail sentence
A THUG has been jailed for five years for a violent drunken attack in Bere Regis. Benjamin Robert Fearnley, 21, was convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Matthew Huntley following a five-day trial. The jury in his trial at
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Summer Madness: Try Punch and Judy on the beach
INDULGE in some traditional entertainment this summer and enjoy the Punch and Judy Show on Weymouth Beach. The seaside tradition dates back to 1662 but puppeteer Mark Poulton said it is rare to find a Punch and Judy Show on the beach today.
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Veteran sailor Joe Isaacs dies at helm of his dinghy
TRIBUTES have poured in for an 81-year-old sailor who died in his dinghy at his Weymouth club’s race night. Portlander Joe Isaacs, was a longstanding and active member of Castle Cove Sailing Club, and his friends said in many ways it was ‘the
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Cyclist dies in Crossways crash horror
A CYCLIST died following a collision with a car in Crossways. The man, described as being between 55 to 60 years old, was involved in an accident with a car outside the Texaco petrol station on Warmwell Road on Thursday night. Police said the man had
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Weymouth seafront lighting
REGARDING the recent Seafront Lighting Exhibition are the people of Weymouth aware that the seafront is soon to lose all of its fairy lights – and the Victorian lampposts that support them? Under the new ‘artistic lighting scheme’ theses are to be replaced
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Katina - three-month-old kitten
I AM a three-month-old kitten. My foster mother said I am very vocal and I have a lovely loud purr. I would love a home of my own. Paws: 0844 4993252
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Staffie pups looking for homes
WE are a group of Staffordshire bull terrier puppies. We’re a mixture of boys and girls and we are all looking for a home. We can be homed separately. Leads on Rescue Dogs: 0844 4993240
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Sky - 20-month-old german shepherd
I’M a 20-month-old female german shepherd. I am great with children, other dogs and I seem fine with cats too. I would need an enclosed garden. Rushton Dog Rescue: 0844 4778844
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Barney - brindle greyhound
I’M a gorgeous male brindle greyhound. I am a two-year-old boy and very friendly. I’m good with cats, other dogs and children. Dorset Greyhound Rescue: 0844 4990428
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Puppies - brother and sister
WE are brother and sister and our mother was a collie cross. Our names are Bella and Jacob. We are around eight weeks old and can be homed separately. Leads on Rescue Dogs: 0844 4993240
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Babe - female greyhound
I AM a beautiful female greyhound. I am a tiny blue girl who is four years old. I am good with cats, other dogs and children so I would make an ideal family pet. Dorset Greyhound Rescue: 0844 4990428
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Olympic transformation planned for Brewers Quay
BREWERS Quay is to be transformed into a hotel, restaurant and apartments complex in time for the Olympics. New owners plan to take over the Weymouth building and convert it to an upmarket development housing a hotel, specialist retail outlets, restaurants
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New man to join Cats
WEYMOUTH Weyline Wildcats’ chairman Phil Bartlett will unveil a new signing at tonight’s National League clash with rivals Plymouth (7.15pm). The new addition arrives at the Wessex Raceway as a temporary replacement for the stricken Terry Day, who remains
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Heath’s tips for the top
PORTLAND United manager Stuart Heath has tipped former players Lewis Whyton, Sam Clarke and Alex Halloran to become big hits at the Wessex Stadium. The talented trio are currently enjoying a positive pre-season at Weymouth and Heath is adamant they can
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Fired-up for Heroes
PURBECK Shooting School, near Wareham, raised nearly £6,000 for the Help for Heroes at a Clay Pigeon Charity Shoot. Proprietor Graham Brown said: “Being situated close to four major Army units this is a charity which we are proud to support and we will
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Giants sink Sharks in Monmouth thriller
SOUTH DORSET GIANTS 44 DEVON SHARKS 42 A LAST-GASP try from Isaiah Bobo helped South Dorset Giants inflict a first defeat of the season on reigning champions Devon Sharks. In one of the most entertaining games to have ever been played at Monmouth
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Ryan’s beach express
WEYMOUTH’S Ryan Stout regained his British under-16 national title and at the same time added the under-18 crown. The Budmouth College student was playing alongside Welsh partner Aiden Lewis at the Sandbanks showpiece and they totally dominated the event
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Dismay as charity clash is called off
THE organiser of an annual charity cricket match has spoken of his disappointment after this year’s event was cancelled. Simon Joslin was all set to see his HMP Dorchester side take on a team from HMYOI Portland at the Rec. The match, which raises money
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Eli becomes a paperboy for the day
THE Dorset Echo has helped to relaunch J&S Scott’s newsagents at Dorchester Road, Weymouth, so I thought I would go along and lend a hand by becoming a paper boy, or lion, for the day. I tried my paws at serving behind the counter and buying a paper,
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Mystery of birdie at Weymouth Golf Club
THIS brightly coloured visitor caused a stir at Weymouth Golf Club. Golfers were surprised when the yellow cockatiel flew on to the balcony at the Links Road Club and landed on bar manager Heather Curtis’s shoulder. She said: “Suddenly
